October 20, 1999

Dear Representative:

We would urge you to oppose the conference report on the juvenile justice bill if, as we expect, that report:

• emasculates the House provisions designed to prevent tragedies such as the one at Columbine by emphasizing discipline, personal responsibility, and faith in God;
• contains nearly the full panoply of Clinton-backed anti-gun provisions originally approved in the Senate;
• obliterates privacy and individual rights in a variety of areas, including warrantless interception of electronic communications and a vast expansion of seizure and forfeiture of property for non-federal crimes; and
• expands the federal judiciary.

The Constitution should not be held hostage to a media-induced crisis. We urge you to stand up for common sense, morality, and constitutionality by rejecting this ill-conceived conference report.

Sincerely,